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Solar power and small business savings

Solar power and small business savings

Q&A with Sally Hunter; founder of Geni.Energy, ahead of the Small Business Bill Saving Forum. 1. How are small businesses in Narrabri LGA going with their costs? “Narrabri Shire businesses use a lot of electricity.” “They are the highest consumers per business in...

Much-loved flower show returns on Saturday

Much-loved flower show returns on Saturday

The Narrabri Show Society’s much-loved Spring Rose and Flower Show returns this year and is being held this weekend. On Saturday, the auditorium at the Narrabri Bowling Club will be full of beautiful blooms. One of the show’s organisers, Wendy McNair, said the show –...

Baan Baa community hall centenary celebrations

Baan Baa community hall centenary celebrations

In near perfect weather the Baan Baa Community Hall Committee hosted a large crowd to celebrate the centenary of the Baan Baa Hall. Early in its history the hall was known as the Baan Baa Literary Institute. The festivities commenced with a mouth-watering morning tea,...

Life Matters

Life Matters

By Senior Pastor Keith Bates Would you consider killing another person because they think differently to you? For most of us, that is an unthinkable idea. If you are an Indian living in the state of Manipur, located in the north-east of the country, your life is under...

Painting a brighter future for carers

Painting a brighter future for carers

The Narrabri Carer’s and Caring Group enjoyed a day of relaxation when they joined a Paint and Sip class at the Narrabri Aquatic Centre room on Wednesday, October 4. Morning tea and lunch was provided for ten carers who attended the wellbeing day where mocktails were...

Sky is the limit for young pilots

Sky is the limit for young pilots

How many kids in Narrabri can fly a plane before they can drive a car? Well, quite a few thanks to Ken Flower, and 16-year-old Digby Chiplin is one of two to have recently earned his recreational pilot certificate. Curiosity to pilot a plane hit Digby at 12 years old...

Snake on main street signals another slithery season

Snake on main street signals another slithery season

An eastern brown snake had lost his way and found himself in front of Bridge Medical Centre at about 4.30pm on Monday. Local snake catchers Harvey Black and John Hardgrave received the call out, so they scooted down there to check out the situation. “The poor thing...

Coal case dismissed

Coal case dismissed

A legal challenge launched against the approval of two coal projects – including the extension of the Narrabri underground mine – has been rejected by the Federal Court. The decision effectively gives the go-ahead to a development that will see the Narrabri mine’s...